Taking Healthy to a Rejuvenating Level

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 4:47 PM

Thanks to trendy new juice bars and clean eating restaurants popping up around the Valley, eating your fruits and veggies has never been easier. These new culinary crazes are moving toward a lifestyle of improving your overall heath.

THE CUTTING BOARD: Mesa, AZ - A vegan lover's paradise. The menu features unique, seasonal specials based on a whole food, plant-based diet, featuring organic and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. Take your pick between the many fresh juices and smoothies to choose from, gourmet coffees or freshly baked pastries. This refreshing, yet delightful café is perfect for a casual breakfast or lunch, or can even be taken to go.

Must tries:

Tacos Duo - a customer favorite. Two whole grain corn and flour tortillas with Mexican spiced walnut "meat", diced tomatoes and cilantro micro-greens. Served with a lime wedge and side of salsa & hot sauce.

Sweet Greens Juice - Get a glassful of nutrition by drinking this down - apples, kale, spinach, cucumber and parsley.

THRIVE: Gilbert, AZ - No really, Thrive! The name means prosper or flourish, and that is exactly how you will feel after dining at this health-conscious abode. Thrive does their very best to bring you the finest whole-food and nutritional supplements around. Re-energize your body with an exquisite acai bowl, packed with antioxidants, vitamins and protein. This will leave you feeling full and contented. After your meal, for $2 more, you can get your antioxidant score upon request.

SUNNYSIDE BREAKFAST LOUNGE: Mesa, AZ. Located in the Las Sendas neighborhood, just up the street from Tonto National Forrest, the Salt River, and Saguaro Lake. This breakfast and lunch spot has an abundance of healthy items to choose from after your hike or paddle boarding session, as well as a number of flavorful pancakes for your cheat day. You can dine at a table or grab a seat at the bar to watch the Sunnyside team press your juice. Go for the basic juice, a detoxifying green juice, or even a fruit smoothie.

BLUE LEMON: Gilbert, AZ- This Utah-based restaurant recently introduced themselves to Arizona diners opening earlier this year in Gilbert. Its upscale, urban eatery suits well for all health-minded consumers. They have been known to live up to their motto, "pure clean food, with a twist." The food is made with natural (mostly local) ingredients, creating a superior cuisine that won't leave you disappointed.

HOT PETTER YOGA: Mesa, AZ - Quench your thirst at this all-green juice bar after a hot yoga session. Hydrate and refuel with a green drink of your choice. These various juice blends are loaded with special ingredients such as: spinach, kale, chard, lettuce, fruit, and fiber, giving you the vitamins and minerals needed to boost your health.

Make sure to try all the local hot spots in and around Mesa. We promise, you'll have fun doing it. While your enjoying your buzzworthy grub and posting it on Instagram and Twitter - make sure you tag us @VisitMesa and hashtag that brilliant menu selection with #MesaEats. Foodies unite!